FE-280 Zoom

FE-280 Zoom

Olympus FE-280 Zoom Review

By
Movable Type Admin

Review posted 10/28/2007

Click to take a QTVR tour of the FE-280

Olympus has added even more "FE" series models for 2007, the FE-300,
FE-290 and FE-280. Offering something for everyone, they all share an ultra-slim design, affordable price
and intuitive features. The FE-280 is available in four trendy colors (red, blue, black and silver), and
offers helpful features like Face Detection Technology, which tracks faces within the frame and
automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp portrait pictures.

The FE-280 and FE-300 both feature a 2.5-inch LCD screen. Composing shots
and sharing images with friends and family is easier than ever thanks to these high-resolution displays.
Additionally, the backlight boost button increases the LCD from bright to a super-bright setting, making
it easier to capture and view images in challenging environments such as direct sunlight or low-light
situations.

The new FE cameras offer Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) for capturing crisp, clear pictures. DIS
freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often
caused by a moving subject. The FE-280 and FE-300 also feature Digital Image Stabilization Edit, which
uses a built-in gyro sensor to track camera movement and enables users to fix blurry images right in the
camera. The FE-280 and FE-300 also feature high ISO sensitivity, which extends the flash working range,
enabling users to capture clear, bright subjects and backgrounds in low-light situations.

Life does not always go as planned, so the FE-280 and FE-300 feature Perfect Fix, which allows users to
modify pictures after they take them. Perfect Fix sharpens unanticipated blur, improves lighting and
eliminates red-eye.

The FE-280 and FE-300 feature Olympus' exclusive new TruePic III image processor, which was developed for
the demanding performance of professional Digital SLR cameras. Olympus' enhanced TruePic III Image
Processor helps these models produce crystal-clear photos using all the pixel information for each image
to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster
processing speeds. TruePic III also captures crisp, clear images at high ISO settings, which are
traditionally associated with increasing image noise or producing grainy photos.

The FE-280 and FE-300 also include Bright Capture Technology, enabling consumers to preview and shoot
images and movies in low light using specific scene modes. It is perfect for situations when a flash is
not appropriate to capture the softness and warmth of a candlelit dinner or natural skin tones in subdued
lighting.

Connecting any FE Series camera to a computer is easy with the USB Auto Connect feature, which
connects the camera directly via USB 2.0 cable and requires no software. The included OLYMPUS
Master software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface
makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are searchable by date or
keyword in the Calendar View.

FE-280 Zoom Features:

8.0 Megapixel CCD imager

3x optical (36 - 108mm 35mm equiv) zoom, 4x digital zoom

Digital Image Stabilization and Built-in Help Guide

TruePic TURBO Image Processor

Olympus' Bright Capture Technology

2.5" color LCD and 10x playback zoom

21 shooting modes including AVI Motion JPEG movies with sound

Movie mode sizes of 640x480/30fps (SHQ) or 320x240/15fps (HQ)

Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments

Shutter speeds of 4 seconds to 1/2000 second (depending on exposure mode)

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